24th WKF Senior World Championships Madrid,Spain 5-11 November 2018
BULLETIN Nr. 2
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Contents
1 Welcome Message ...... 4 2 Madrid ...... 5 2.1 About Madrid ...... 5 3 How to get to the Championships ...... 6 3.1 By Air ...... 6 3.2 By Train ...... 6 4 Accommodation ...... 7 4.1 Headquarter Hotel – Novotel Madrid Center **** ...... 7 4.2 Official Hotels and Hotels Rates ...... 8 4.3 Reservation, payment and cancellation: ...... 9 4.3.1 Reservation: ...... 9 4.3.2 Payments ...... 9 4.3.3 Cancellation ...... 9 4.4 Airport transfer rates ...... 10 4.5 Official Travel Agency ...... 10 5 Referees ...... 11 5.1 Referee Course Programme ...... 11 5.2 Registration - Referee Course Programme ...... 12 5.3 Registration – Referees officiating in the Championships ...... 12 6 Coaches ...... 13 6.1 Registration – Coach Programme ...... 13 6.2 Registration – Coaches officiating in competition ...... 13 7 Events Schedule ...... 14 8 Competition Information ...... 14 8.1 Categories ...... 14 8.2 Competition Programme ...... 15 8.3 WKF Approved Items ...... 20 8.4 Venue: WiZink Center ...... 23 8.5 Training Facilities - Bookings ...... 23 9 Tickets ...... 24 10 Registrations ...... 25 10.1 Athletes ...... 25 10.1.1 Online Registration ...... 25 10.1.2 Specific information for Para-Karate athletes...... 25 WORLD KARATE FEDERATION
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10.2 Media and Press ...... 26 10.3 Onsite Registration & Accreditations ...... 26 11 Additional Information ...... 27 11.1 VISA ...... 27 11.2 Practical Information ...... 28 12 Forms ...... 30 12.1 Training Facilities Booking Form ...... 30 12.2 Terms of Responsiblility ...... 31 13 Contact details ...... 32
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1 Welcome Message
The 24th WKF Senior World Championships to be celebrated in Madrid (Spain) in November 2018 are the first event of their kind to be directly organised by the World Karate Federation, with the support of the Spanish Karate Federation and the cooperation of the Karate Federation of the Madrid region. The World Championships are the competition that attributes a greater number of points to athletes for their participation and final result at the tournament regarding their position in the WKF Ranking. This situation substantially increments the expectations ahead of the 2018 World Championships in Madrid since the event is included in the qualification process to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The participation record of 1049 athletes and 110 countries in the last edition of the World Championships in 2016 will be exceeded in Madrid without any doubt. Therefore, the competition will have one more day of elimination rounds, which are scheduled to be held from Tuesday to Friday. The program for the medal rounds will remain unchanged and will be celebrated during the weekend. It is worth noting the remarkable support received from the authorities of the Madrid region. This involvement has propitiated the viability of the championships, which will be held in a modern sports venue of great capacity such as the WiZink Center. These circumstances make the 24th Senior Karate World Championships a great challenge for the WKF and for Spain. The experience acquired by Spanish Karate in the organisation of three Senior World Championships, in 1980, 1992 and 2002 guarantees the perfect hosting of an event of this magnitude. We are looking forward to your participation in this great event, and we hope that we will be able to enjoy this tournament all of us, together.
Antonio Espinós Antonio Moreno
WKF President RFEK President
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2 Madrid
2.1 About Madrid
Madrid, is located in the Community of Madrid and is the capital of Spain. It is a cosmopolitan city that combines the most modern infrastructures and the status as an economic, financial, administrative and service centre, with a large cultural and artistic heritage, a legacy of centuries of exciting history.
Strategically located in the geographic centre of the Iberian Peninsula at an altitude of 646 m above sea level, Madrid has one of the most important historic centres of all the great European cities. This heritage merges seamlessly with the city's modern and convenient infrastructures, a wide-ranging offer of accommodation and services, and all the latest state-of-the-art technologies in audio visual and communications media. These conditions, together with all the drive of a dynamic and open society –as well as high-spirited and friendly– have made this metropolis one of the great capitals of the Western world.
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3 How to get to the Championships
Madrid is the main communications hub for the Iberian Peninsula. All the main routes to the rest of Spain and Europe lead out of the city. The region has a modern transport network with airports, trains and roads, which are constantly being renovated and extended. Madrid has a good road network –mainly motorways– which takes you quickly around the region. This – mostly free– network has six major routes that link Madrid with other Spanish cities. Within the Region of Madrid there are four ring roads around the capital with access from all the motorway routes. These ring roads provide easy access to the population centres in the metropolitan area of Madrid. Madrid is also the centre of the Spanish railway network, with international, inter-city, high speed and regional services. The Renfe national railway company runs all these rail services, as well as the local lines. The airport is just 13 kilometres outside the city centre. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is Spain's busiest airport, and one of Europe's top five. It is also the main European hub for flights to Latin America.
3.1 By Air Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Connections: Direct flights with many European cities and major capitals around the world. Madrid – Barcelona air shuttle. Daily connections with major Spanish cities Location/Services: Located 12 kilometres from the city. Taxi, bus and underground services and C-1 suburban train line.24-hour fast bus service. Admission: Taxi: fixed rate from the airport to the city centre (inside the M-30 ring road): €30Taxi supplement for other routes: €5.50. Free luggage transport. Metro surcharge: €3.Express Bus Line: €5.C-1 suburban train line: €2.6 (Free for passengers disembarking from or connecting to an AVE high-speed train link) Return trip: €5.2
3.2 By Train Renfe Spain Pass: This pass offers the chance to travel around Spain for all non-residents. This system is very practical, as it can be used on all AVE long-distance and mid-distance high-speed trains. The Renfe Spain Pass is valid for one month from the first trip and comes in two formats (Business/Club and Tourist). It can be purchased up to six months in advance, and is available for 4, 6, 8 or 10 journeys. More information: Renfe Spain Pass. What's more, remember your long-distance tickets also entitle you to use –at no extra charge– the local Cercanías trains that take you to the city centre and to Madrid Airport.
Services: Regular metro, bus and taxi services.
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4 Accommodation
4.1 Headquarter Hotel – Novotel Madrid Center ****
Located in the city center in a privileged position, 5 minutes (300 m) walking to the Venue (Wizink Center) and 11 km from Adolfo Suarez Airport.
Address: Calle O’Donnell, 53, 28009 Madrid (Spain)
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4.2 Official Hotels and Hotels Rates
Prices in EURO (€) per person and night. Local taxes included. Hotel Arena Bed & Breakfast Half board (dinner) Extra Distanc Single Double Triple Single Double Triple meal e NOVOTEL MADRID 4* 300 m. 145,00 € 82,50 € 175,00 € 112,50 € 30,00 € (HQ HOTEL) 30,00 € VINCCI SOMA 4* 550 m. 170,00 € 95,00 € 195,00 € 125,00 € MELIA MADRID 30,00 € 2,8 km. 140,00 € 80,00 € 170,00 € 107,50 € SERRANO 4* WEARE 25,00 € 8 km. 130,00 € 75,00 € 57,00 € 150,00 € 97,50 € 80,00 € CHAMARTIN 4* RAFAEL ATOCHA 25,00 € 4,7 km. 125,00 € 72,50 € 55,00€ 150,00 € 97,50 € 80,00 € 4* AYRE GRAN 25,00 € 1,6 km. 125,00 € 72,50 € 55,00€ 150,00 € 92,50 € 80,00 € HOTEL COLON 4* SANTOS AGUMAR 25,00 € 3,4 km. 125,00 € 72,50 € 55,00€ 150,00 € 92,50 € 80,00 € 4* ILUNION SUITES 25,00 € 3,5 km. 125,00 € 72,50 € 150,00 € 92,50 € MADRID 4* 20,00 € ILUNION ATRIUM 4* 4,9 km. 120,00 € 67,50 € 135,00 € 87,50 € 20,00 € ILUNION PIO XII 4* 6 km. 120,00 € 67,50 € 135,00 € 87,50 € TRYP CHAMARTIN 20,00 € 7 km. 120,00 € 67,50 € 135,00 € 87,50 € 3* 30,00 € RAFAEL VENTAS 4* 1,9 km. 95,00 € 57,50 € 50,00€ 120,00 € 87,50 € 77,00 € NOVOTEL PUENTE 25,00 € 4 km. 90,00 € 55,00 € 115,00 € 80,00 € DE LA PAZ 3*
- Valid Rates until 15th of July 2018, from that date will have an increase of 20%
- From 1st of October 2018, rates will have an increase of 30%
For Official Hotels information:
https://www.divisioneventosdeportivos.com/deportes/cgi.hrb?idexp=BXE5F&main=alojamient os&idsubexp=VUA9A
Those National Federations accommodated in a different place than one of the Official Hotels must inform the WKF ( [email protected] ) the name and address of their accommodation place.
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4.3 Reservation, payment and cancellation:
4.3.1 Reservation: - It will be considered as a reservation if the 1st payment has been done. - Reservations on request. To ensure the best possible accommodation for all athletes of a nation, please make your reservations as soon as possible. - Reservations must be made by the online booking tool, please find below the link:
https://www.divisioneventosdeportivos.com/deportes/cgi.hrb?idexp=BXE5F&main =alojamientos&idsubexp=VUA9A
Information for Para – Karate (Persons with Disabilities) According to the hotel legislation in Madrid, they have a 2% of disabled rooms for each 50 rooms.
These kind of rooms are subject to availability at the booking request.
For any question, please contact with the Official Travel Agency: [email protected]
4.3.2 Payments - 30% of the total reservation in order to guarantee the reservation - 40% of the total reservation before 31st of July 2018 - 30% of the total reservation before 1st of October 2018
For any question, please contact with the Official Travel Agency: [email protected]
4.3.3 Cancellation In case of cancellations, deposit/s made will non-refundable.
For any question, please contact with the Official Travel Agency: [email protected]
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4.4 Airport transfer rates
Prices in EURO (€) per service and vehicle. Local taxes included.
Vehicle Rate Standard Car (up to 2 passengers) 47,00 € Minivan (up to 4 passengers) 70,00 € Minibus (up to 18 passengers) 170,00 € Bus (up to 35 passengers) 180,00 €
- Rates per one way Madrid airport-hotel in Madrid or hotel in Madrid- Madrid airport - Luggage has been taken into account for vehicle capacities. - Services on request. - Reservations must be made by the online booking tool, please find below the link: - https://www.divisioneventosdeportivos.com/deportes/cgi.hrb?idexp=BXE5F&main =alojamientos&idsubexp=VUA9A
For any question, please contact with the Official Travel Agency: [email protected]
4.5 Official Travel Agency
Address: Teniente Borges, 5. 41002 Sevilla, Spain Tel: +34 954 50 66 20 E-mail: [email protected]
Online booking tool:
https://www.divisioneventosdeportivos.com/deportes/cgi.hrb?idexp=BXE5F&mai n=alojamientos&idsubexp=VUA9A
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5 Referees
5.1 Referee Course Programme
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5.2 Registration - Referee Course Programme The Referee Course registration will open on July 31st, 2018. The Referee Course registration will close on September 1st, 2018. All registrations must be made online, within the deadlines above mentioned, through the following Sportdata links: KATA: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set- online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=215#a_eventhead KUMITE: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set- online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=214#a_eventhead
Should you have any technical difficulties when registering, please contact [email protected].
5.3 Registration – Referees officiating in the Championships
The minimum level required for Referees to register and officiate at this WKF World Senior Championships in Madrid is “Kata and/or Kumite Judge-B”.
The registration of qualified referees officiating in the World Championships 2018 in Madrid opens on July 31st, 2018. The registration of qualified referees officiating in the World Championships 2018 in closes on September 1st, 2018. All registrations must be made online, within the deadlines above mentioned, through the following Sportdata links: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set- online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=216#a_eventhead
Should you have any technical difficulties when registering, please contact [email protected].
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6 Coaches
6.1 Registration – Coach Programme
The minimum level required for coaches to take part in this World Senior Championships 2018 is “WKF Certified Kumite/Kata Coach” certification.
Only coaches in possession of the “WKF Accredited Coach” level have access to the “WKF Certified Kumite/Kata Coach Exam”. The “WKF Coach Course” will take place:
Date: 05/11/2018 Place: HQ Room Viena Time: - Accredited Coach Briefing 09:00 – 10:30 - Kata/Kumite Coach Exam: 10:30 – 12:30
The online registration to take part in the “Accredited Briefing & Kata/Kumite Coach Exam” will open on September 5th, 2018 at 12:00 (GMT +0) and will close on October 5th, 2018.12:00 (GMT+0). The link to register in the “Accredited Briefing & Kata/Kumite Coach Exam” is: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set- online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=211
The detailed WKF Coach Programme of the WKF World Senior Championships 20018 can be found here: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set- online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=211
Certified Kata/Kumite Results and Accreditations: 14:00 – 15:00 hrs, HQ Room Viena.
6.2 Registration – Coaches officiating in competition
The online registration for coaches intending to participate in the World Senior Championships in Madrid 2018, will start on September 5th, 2018 at 12:00 (GMT +0) and will close October 5th, 12:00 (GMT+0). The link for online registration of coaches participating in the competition is: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set- online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=188
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7 Events Schedule
8 Competition Information
8.1 Categories Individual categories
Male Female Individual Individual Individual Kata Kumite Kumite (age +16) (age +18) (age +18) Female -60 Kg. -50 Kg. Male -67 Kg. -55 Kg. -75 Kg. -61 Kg. -84 Kg. -68 Kg. +84 Kg. +68 Kg.
Team Categories
Team Team Kata Kumite (age+16) (age +18) Female Female Male Male
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Para - Karate Categories
Male Female (age +18) (age +18) Wheelchair Users Wheelchair Users Visually Impared Visually Impared Intellectually Intellectually Impaired Impaired 8.2 Competition Programme
8.2.1. Eliminations
Tuesday 6th November 2018
Weigh - In 10:00 – 12:00 Weigh-in Male All Categories 12:30 – 14:00 Weigh-in Female All Categories Kata Individual - Eliminations 10:00 Male 12:00 Female Kata Individual - Repechages 13:45 Male & Female Kumite Individual - Eliminations 14:30 Male +84kg 16:00 Female +68kg 17:30 Male -84kg 19:00 Female -68kg Kumite Individual - Repechages 20:00 Male +84kg & -84kg / Female +68kg & -68kg
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Wednesday 7th November 2018
Kumite Individual - Eliminations 10:00 Male -75kg 12:00 Female -61kg 13:15 Male -67kg 15:00 Female -55kg 16:15 Male -60kg 17:45 Female -50kg Kumite Individual - Repechages 18:45 Male -75kg, -67kg & -60kg / Female -61kg, -55kg & -50kg
Thursday 8th November 2018
Kata Team - Eliminations 10:00 Male & Female Kata Team - Repechage 11:30 Male & Female Kumite Team - Eliminations 12:00 Male (Previous bouts) until 32 teams 15:00 Female (Previous bouts) until 32 teams Para - Karate - Eliminations 16:30 All categories (Intelectually impaired, Visually impaired, Wheelchair)
19:00 OPENING CEREMONY
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Friday 9th November 2018
Kumite Team - Eliminations 9:00 Male 13:00 Female Kumite Team - Repechage 15:00 – 17:00 Male & Female
8.2.2. Medal Bouts and Finals
Saturday 10th November 2018
BRONZE MATCHES 10:00 – 10:15 Kumite Female + 68Kg 10:15 – 10:30 Kumite Male + 84Kg 10:30 – 10:45 Kumite Female - 68Kg 10:45 – 11:00 Kumite Male - 84Kg 11:00 – 11:15 Kumite Female - 61Kg 11:15 – 11:30 Kumite Female - 55Kg 11:30 – 11:45 Kumite Male - 75Kg
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FINALS 12:00 - 12:06 Kumite Female +68Kg 12:06 – 12:15 Kumite Male +84Kg 12:15 – 12:25 Medals Award 12:25 – 12:31 Kumite Female -68Kg 12:31 – 12:40 Kumite Male -84Kg 12:40 – 12:46 Kumite Female -61Kg 12:46 – 13:00 Medals Award 13:00 – 13:06 Kumite Female -55Kg 13:06 – 13:15 Kumite Male -75Kg 13:15 – 13:25 Medals Award 13:25 - 13:45 Para-Karate: Kata Male & Female - People with learning disabilities 13:45 - 13:55 Medals Award
BRONZE MATCHES 15:30 – 15:45 Kata individual Female 15:45 – 16:00 Kata individual Male 16:00 – 16:15 Kumite Male -60Kg 16:15 – 16:30 Kumite Female -50Kg 16:30 – 16:45 Kumite Male -67Kg 16:45 – 17:15 Kumite Team Female
Saturday 10th November 2018
FINALS 18:00 – 18:07 Kata individual Female 18:07 – 18:15 Kata individual Male 18:15 – 18:25 Medals Award 18:25 – 18:34 Kumite Male -60Kg 18:34 – 18:40 Kumite Female -50Kg 18:40 – 18:49 Kumite Male -67Kg 18:49 – 19:05 Medals Award 19:05 – 19:25 Kumite Team Female 19:25 – 19:35 Medals Award 19:35 - 19:50 Para-Karate: Kata Male & Female - Blind & Visually Impaired 19:50 - 20:00 Medals Award WORLD KARATE FEDERATION
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Sunday 11th November 2018
BRONZE MATCHES 09:30 – 10:00 Kata Team Male 10:00 – 10:30 Kata Team Female 10:30 – 11:40 Kumite Team Male
FINALS 12:00 – 12:15 Kata Team Male 12:15 – 12:30 Kata Team Female 12:30 – 12:45 Medals Award 12:45 – 13:20 Kumite Team Male 13:20 – 13:30 Medals Award 13:30 – 13:45 Para-Karate: Kata Male & Female - Wheelchair Users 13:45 – 13:55 Medals Award 14:00 CLOSING CEREMONY
Note: In the bouts for bronze medals and finals, male coaches are required to wear a dark suite, shirt and tie while female coaches may choose to wear a dress, pantsuit or a combination of jacket and skirt in dark colors.
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8.3 WKF Approved Items
SPORT PROTECTIONS WKF APPROVED
BRAND CONTACT INFORMATION
DOUBLE D 2, rue Vladimir Jankelevitch 77184 Emerainville, FRANCE Phone : +33 1 64 73 00 03 Fax : + 33 1 64 73 00 04
E-mail: [email protected] http://en.doubled-martialarts.com
ARAWAZA 724, Chemin des Anglais Mascouche (QC) J7L 3R6, CANADA Phone: + 1 450 477 4410 Fax: +1 450 477 4400
E-mail: [email protected] www.arawaza.com
SBI SPORT AB Staffanstorpvägen 115 S-23291 Arlöv- Malmö, SWEDEN Tel: +46 40 948888 Fax: +46 40 940780
E-mail: [email protected] www.budo-nord.com
DAEDO INTERNATIONAL Botánica 116, 08908 Hospitalet de Llobregat,Barcelona, SPAIN Tel: +34 93 454 15 14 Fax: +34 93 453 52 51 E-mail: [email protected] www.daedo.com
BUDOLAND Am Grießenbach 8 83126 Flintsbach, GERMANY Phone: +49 (0) 8034 909900 Fax: *49 (0) 8034 9099011
E-mail: [email protected] www.budoland.com
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SHUREIDO 1-1-6 Tomari, Naha-City 900-0012 – Okinawa, JAPAN Tel No: +81(98)861 5621 Fax No: +81(98)861 5525
Email: [email protected] www.shureido-karate.com
Sports Master Athletic International (SMAI) 96-119 Jardine St, Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519, AUSTRALIA Ph: +61 2 42834363 Fax: +61 2 42855512
E-mail: [email protected] www.smai.com.au
TOKAIDO INTERNATIONAL G/FL., 13 Nanking Street Yaumatei, Kowloon, HONG KONG Phone: +49 911 98815 –11 Fax: +49 911 98815 – 99
E-mail: [email protected] www.tokaido.eu
TWIN TOWER ENTERPRISE CORP. No. 168-13, Chyuan-shin Lii, Shin-huah, Tainan, TAIWAN Tel: +886-6-598-2133 Fax: +886-6-597-0840
E-mail: [email protected] www.wacoku.com
WESING Fujian Weizhixing Sports Goods Co., Ltd. Binjiang Industrial Park, Xiamei Town, Nan’an City, Fujian Province 362302, CHINA Tel: +86-595-2688 9696 Fax: +86-595-8675 6390 E-mail: [email protected] www.wesingsports.com
All the information concerning the WKF homologated items for this event can be found on: https://www.wkf.net/karateprotections/
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TATAMIS WKF APPROVED
BRAND CONTACT INFORMATION
TROCELLEN Italia S.p.A. Via Schiavonesca Nuova 8 31040 Volpago del Montello (TV) Italy Ph: +39 0423 8735 Fax :+39 0423 621434 Email: [email protected] www.progame-tatami.com
TATAMIX srlcr Via Don Pedrinelli 48 24030 Carvico (BG) Tel: +39 039 6888492 Fax:+39 035 4362212 Email: [email protected] www.tatamix.it
TAISHAN SPORTS EQUIPMENT Co., Ltd Address:No.8 Tiyuguan Road,Dongcheng District,Beijing.China Phone.: +86-10-84985396 Email: [email protected] www.taishansports.cn WESING Fujian Weizhixing Sports Goods Co., Ltd. Binjiang Industrial Park, Xiamei Town, Nan’an City, Fujian Province 362302, CHINA Tel: +86-595-2688 9696 Fax: +86-595-8675 6390 E-mail: [email protected] www.wesingsports.com
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8.4 Venue: WiZink Center
Venue location: Av. Felipe II, s/n. 28009, Madrid (SPAIN) Website: https://www.wizinkcenter.es/recinto
8.5 Training Facilities - Bookings
The OC will provide the National Federations, who submit the relevant applications in due time, with a place and time for training. The application must be received before 15th September 2018.
Transportation to the training area will only be available from the official hotels.
For the Training inquires and requests, please contact the OC at [email protected]
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9 Tickets Ticket Sale: Information to be provided from April 2nd, 2018.
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10 Registrations
10.1 Athletes
10.1.1 Online Registration
Online registration can be made from 1st August 2018 until 22nd October 2018 under the following link: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set- online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=188&ver_info_action=ne nnhead#a_eventheadend
10.1.2 Specific information for Para-Karate athletes The registration is done via sportdata on link; https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set.php?id=210 The registration can only be confirmed if the ICD certificates are submitted by email to the WKF Headquarters at [email protected]. The necessary certificate can be found in the WKF de Para-Karate section: https://wkf.net/para-karate.php. Para-Karate athletes per category Every nation has the opportunity to register three Para-karate athletes per category. In total, 18 athletes can be called by each nation. In each category, at least four athletes must be registered. Otherwise the competition for the concerned category will not take place. Please note that there will be no merging of categories. Classification and Functional Test The Para-Karate athletes are classified according to the ICD-classes by the ICF standards (International Classification of Functioning) and as per the form available in the Para- Karate regulations: https://www.wkf.net/pdf/rules/WKF-Para-Karate-Rules.pdf Registered Para-Karate athletes must present themselves for a mandatory onsite functional testing performed by qualified personnel before the championships. The functional test will therefore be performed by qualified personnel on Tuesday, 6th November from 10:00 to 18:00 hours and on Wednesday, 7th November from 10:00 to 14:00 hours, at the Venue. The testing is obligatory, without a participation in the functional test it is not possible to take part in the championships. Rules WKF Para-Karate Rules apply, for more information, please visit: https://www.wkf.net/pdf/rules/WKF-Para-Karate-Rules.pdf
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Anti-Doping In compliance with WKF Anti-Doping Rules and WADA, Para-Karate athletes will be subject to any eventual testing. In case any Para-Karate athlete would need a Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE), please contact your National Anti-Doping Organisation for further details and recognition. The duly recognized TUE at national level will then have to be duly communicated to the WKF.
10.2 Media and Press The WKF owns all the rights pertaining to TV issues of the World Championships. Media professionals can register to request press accreditations until 22nd October through the on line registration form which can be found here: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set- online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=188&ver_info_action=pr essregistration#a_presshead Press accreditation can only be given to professional journalists working for a media and having proof of their credentials. Accredited journalists will not have access to the competition area and will be allocated in a dedicated press tribune. Accredited photographers will have access to their allocated seats only upon presenting the accreditation cards given to them during registration. Video recording will not be allowed. A mixed zone will be available for accredited journalists and photographers. Should you need more information about press or media related issues, please contact directly the World Karate Federation’s office: [email protected]
10.3 Onsite Registration & Accreditations
Registration will be arranged in HQ Hotel on Sunday, 4 November from 14:00 to 19:00 hours and on Monday, 5 November from 09:00 to 14:00 hours, in room “Oslo / Madrid”.
Each participating country is requested to provide 2 national flags and a CD with the national Anthem.
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11 Additional Information
11.1 VISA
Entry visa is required of nationals of third countries included on the list of countries whose nationals must be in possession of a visa when crossing the external borders, unless in possession of a valid residence permit or a valid long-term visa issued by another Member State.
It is therefore strictly recommended to submit your request to the Spanish Karate Federation as soon as possible, but no later than 5th September 2018.
Real Federación Española de Karate C/Vicente Muzas, 4 – Entreplanta 28043 Madrid.
+34 91 535 95 87 Fax, +34 91 534 54 90 e-mail: [email protected]
Entry requirements: http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/ServiciosAlCiudadano/InformacionParaExtranjeros/Pa ginas/RequisitosDeEntrada.aspx
List of nationals of third countries required to be in possession of a valid visa: http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/es/ServiciosAlCiudadano/InformacionParaExtranjeros/Do cuments/listapaisesvisado.pdf
For additional information you can visit official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/ServiciosAlCiudadano/InformacionParaExtranjeros/Pa ginas/RequisitosDeEntrada.aspx
Please submit your request before 5th September 2018 in order to provide you with the paperwork with sufficient time. Should your request arrive after this deadline, the Spanish Karate Federation does not guarantee visa obtaining for team members and team officials.
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11.2 Practical Information Opening Hours (Shops / Pharmacies) Opening times: Most of the shops and shopping centres are open from 10am to 8.30 or 9.30 in the evening. Traditional shops open from 10.00 to 14.00 hours and from 16.30 to 20.30 hours. How to pay: Most people pay in cash or with a credit card, when you must show your passport or identity card. Tax free: Residents from outside the European Union are entitled to have Value Added Tax (IVA) refunded on purchases of more than €90.15. Currency Spanish currency is the Euro (€). Currency Converter Link: http://www.xe.com/en/currencyconverter/ Electricity In Spain the power sockets are of types C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz Language Official language in Spain is Spanish. All representatives of OC speak English. Local population also speak basic English. Time CET / GMT+1 Weather Autumn in Madrid is mild in October and as November progresses, temperatures fall and rainfall increases to its annual maximum, which is usually reached between this month and December. The average day temperature goes from 15ºC in October to 7ºC in December. Insurance In compliance with WKF Rules, it is obligatory for all the participants and members of the participating delegations have their own medical and personal trip insurance. The Spanish Karate Federation and the World Karate Federation as well as the Organizing Committee assume no liability or responsibility for the lack of insurance from participants and members of the delegations. The head of the delegations have to sign the enclosed terms of responsibility and return it by 19th of September 2018 the latest.
Delegations lacking insurance policies could acquire it at the Registration Desk upon the request. WORLD KARATE FEDERATION
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Transports in the city There are different means of communication available at Madrid:
- Subway information: https://www.metromadrid.es/en/index.html - Subway maps: https://www.metromadrid.es/en/viaja_en_metro/red_de_metro/planos/index.html - Bus transport information: http://www.emtmadrid.es/EMTBUS/Mibus Important Phone Numbers 112/092 — Emergencies / Ambulance (SAMUR) 091 — Police Communication To call Spain from abroad you have to dial the international code 00, followed by the Spanish country code 34. Dial the following number without the first 0. Example: 00 34 91 070 2009. The same is for calls from overseas.
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12 Forms
12.1 Training Facilities Booking Form
To ensure training space the attached training form should be sent to the email address: [email protected], before the 15th of September 2018.
Training Schedule - Form
National Federation Hotel Contact Person (Name + e-mail) Number of people
Please tick with an X the preferred training time:
2 November 3 November 4 November 5 November
09:00 – 10:15
10:30 – 11:45
12:00 - 13:15
13:30 - 14:45
15:00 - 16:15
16:30 - 17:45
18:00 - 19:15
19:30 - 20:45
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12.2 Terms of Responsiblility
World Karate Federation Avd. de Filipinas, 50 – Esc. 2, 1º A 28003 Madrid SPAIN Tel: +34 91 535 96 32 Website: www.wkf.net E-mail: [email protected]
Terms of responsibility
To be filled in, signed by the head of delegation and sent back by 12.09.2018 (by email to [email protected]) the latest. Delegations lacking insurance policies could acquire it at the Registration Desk upon request. I, ______the undersigned, as the Head of Delegation of my country, duly enrolled to participate in the 24th WKF World Senior Championships, which will be held in Madrid, Spain, from 6th to 11th November 2018, with fully knowledge of the Statutes, the Rules and the Norms of The WORLD KARATE FEDERATION, pledge myself to faithfully accomplish the regulations of this before mentioned entity, and I take any and all administrative, civil and criminal responsibilities of whatever happens to our athletes, coaches and other members of our delegation participating in this Championships, before, during and after the competition, such as physical injuries, personal expenses, or monetary debts and casual material damages to the hotels, the venue, means of transportation etc.
Furthermore, I exempt from any legal, civil or criminal responsibilities the organizers of the Championships, the World Karate Federation and the Spanish Karate Federation its directors, as well as any person, company, or entity related to the event (sponsors, public and private entities).
I authorize the organizers of the event to use images, photos and the names of our competitors and other members of our delegation (since it is considered necessary) for the sport activities and publications of karate, related to the event, without any monetary compensation.
Country/Nation: Surname, First name: Passport number & expiry date: Credit Card details & expiry date: Position in the federation: Address: Phone number: Email: Date & place: ……………………………………… Signature: ……………………………………………
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13 Contact details
Visa requests → [email protected]
Accommodation and Transport requests → [email protected]
Referee course, judges, officials and VIP requests → [email protected]
Competition General issues, Training requests and Additional Information → [email protected]
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